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Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, Texas

 
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Distance from city center: 5.4mi
zsoldicsa's pictureby zsoldicsa History & Culture travel tip
added on the 22nd of February, 2011
Though visited mainly by families with kids, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science of and History might prove quite entertaining for adult groups too. Exploring the rooms that hold so much historical knowledge about our worlds, in this case Columbus' voyage, one can only try to remember everything.

There is an interactive area for kids to try out and experience for themselves the various aspect of science. That was maybe the most entertaining part of the visit for the children.

Address:
1900 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

Price:
Adults $12.50,
Kids $6. students $9

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: noon-5pm

On the web:
http://www.ccmuseum.com/

 
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